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        • About Us

          URA is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) academic consortium composed of over 94 premier research universities across the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan headquartered in Washington, D.C. supporting government lab management and operation in the national interest.

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        • Member Universities

          URA fosters valuable university research partnerships through membership. URA presents members with research opportunities at national engineering and physics labs, engagement with laboratory leadership and management, and recognition of academic achievements.

        • Lab Management

          Since 1965 URA has been an integral part of the management of Fermilab, overseeing the management and operations of the lab and bringing the expertise of our 94 member universities to bear on the challenges facing the Fermilab.  URA supports scholars and interns doing research at Fermilab and recognizes outstanding contributions.  In 2007 URA became part of the organization that manages and operates Sandia National Laboratories and since then has worked to support the scientific and technical demands of Sandia by supporting external calibration of science, technology and engineering (ST&E) programs; aid in ST&E programs’ strategic planning; and assist in development of university partnerships and diverse workforce talent.

        • Science & Research Policy

          URA strives to engender an awareness of the current national science policy issues among its members and early career scientists. This is achieved through a variety of platforms at URA, including science policy and communication training, connecting scientists and policymakers, and policy town halls and workshops. URA’s goal is to facilitate effective science communication to promote the public’s understanding of scientific discoveries, foster trust in scientific institutions, and facilitate informed decision-making by policymakers and the public.

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URA HONORARY EARLY CAREER AWARD

For outstanding work conducted by an early career researcher at Fermilab or benefiting the Fermilab Scientific program.

URA HONORARY

DOCTORAL THESIS AWARD

Honors the most outstanding doctoral thesis written on research conducted at Fermilab or in collaboration with Fermilab scientists.

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URA HONORARY TOLLESTRUP AWARD FOR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH

For outstanding work conducted by a postdoctoral researcher at Fermilab or in collaboration with Fermilab scientists.

URA HONORARY ENGINEERING AWARD

Honors exceptional and outstanding contributions to the advancement of all fields of engineering.

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HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS COMMUNITY VISIT CAPITOL HILL

URA supports this annual visit which allows scientists to communicate the importance of ongoing research at national laboratories.